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CD-RW900SLCD Rewritable Recorder

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ProfessionalOWNER'S MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This appliance has a ser ial number located on the rear panel. Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your records.Model number

Serial number

For the customers in Europe

WARNINGT h i s i s a C l a s s A p r o d u c t . I n a d o m e s t i c env i ronment , th is p roduct may cause rad io interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Pour les utilisateurs en Europe

AVERTISSEMENTI l s'ag i t d'un p rodu i t de C lasse A . Dans un environnement domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences radio, dans ce cas l'utilisateur peut être amené à prendre des mesures appropriées.

Für Kunden in Europa

WarnungDies ist eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung nach Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkstörungen versursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen.

TO THE USER

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CAUTIONChanges or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

For U.S.A.

CE Marking Information

a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4b) Peak inrush current: 5.5 A

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8 Do not instal l near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched par ticular ly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.

Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its STANDBY/ON in the Standby position.

The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time.

An apparatus with Class I construction shall be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.

Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and head-phones can cause hearing loss.

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This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is classified as a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invis-ible laser radiation during operation because invis-ible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the protective housings.

The label required in this regulation is shown at 1.

CAUTION• DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING

USING A SCREWDRIVER.

• USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

• IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.

• CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

Optical pickup:Type : HOP-6201T

Manufacturer : Hitachi Media Electronics Co,Ltd.

Laser output : Less than 75 mW on the objective lens (record)

Wavelength : 777 to 787 nm

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Safety Information


1 − Introduction ......................................... 6Supplied accessories ....................................... 6Rack-mounting the unit .................................. 6About this manual .......................................... 6About CD-R and CD-RW discs ........................ 7About finalizing .............................................. 7

Recordable discs ....................................................7Environmental considerations ....................... 8

Handling of compact discs ....................................8Never use a stabilizer or printable discs ..............8Beware of condensation .......................................9

Use of the remote control unit ...................... 9Batteries .................................................................9

Inserting batteries .........................................................9

Connections ..................................................... 9

2 − Features of the CD-RW900SL .............10Front panel .................................................... 10Rear panel ...................................................... 11Display ........................................................... 12RC-RW900SL Remote control unit ............... 13

3 − Menu operation ..................................14Menu configuration ...................................... 14Operation basics ........................................... 15

4 − Playback operations ............................16Discs for playback ......................................... 16Simple playback operations ......................... 16Track selection ............................................... 16

Using the skip function .......................................16Selecting by track number ..................................17

Track search ................................................... 17Normal search ......................................................17Direct search ........................................................17

Basic operation ............................................................17Operation variations ...........................................17

Specifying a track number only .................................17Specifying to the minute ............................................17

Playback modes ............................................. 18Continuous playback ...........................................18Single-track playback ..........................................18Random playback ................................................18Program playback ................................................18

Time display switching ................................. 19Timer playback .............................................. 19Repeat playback ............................................ 19A to B repeat playback ................................. 20Auto Cue function ......................................... 20Auto Ready function ..................................... 20Pitch control function ................................... 20Key control function ..................................... 21Playing back MP3 files .................................. 21

About MP3 track data .........................................22Directory playback setting .................................22MP3 action setting ..............................................22

5 − Recording............................................ 23Input selection ............................................... 23

Input monitoring .................................................23Frequency conversion .........................................23

Basic recording .............................................. 24Time display while recording .............................24Full disc .................................................................24

Advanced recording ...................................... 25Fade-in and fade-out recording .........................25Synchronized recording ......................................25Sync recording .....................................................25

Automatic track division ............................... 26To enable or disable automatic track division: .........26

Manually divide track ..........................................26Rec mute function ......................................... 27Restricting the number of tracks ................. 27

6 − After recording................................... 28Finalizing ........................................................ 28

Unfinalizing CD-RW discs ...................................28Erasing ........................................................... 29

Erasing tracks .......................................................29Erasing a whole disc ............................................29

Refreshing a disc ........................................... 29

7 − Titling .................................................. 30Title input operation ..................................... 30

Disc title input ......................................................30Track title input ....................................................30

Using a keyboard with the CD-RW900SL .... 31Keyboard type setting ........................................31Title input by keyboard .......................................31Other keyboard operations ................................31

8 − Reference and specifications ..............32Error messages .............................................. 32Messages during operations ........................ 32Troublshooting .............................................. 33Specifications ................................................ 34Dimensional drawing .................................... 35

Contents


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Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM CD-RW900SL CD rewritable recorder.

Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to properly set up and connect the CD-RW900SL, as well as the operation of its many useful and convenient func-tions. After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.

NOTEThis product is designed to help you record and repro-duce sound works to which you own the copyright, or where you have obtained permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor. Unless you

own the copyright, or have obtained the appropriate permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording, reproduction or distribution thereof may result in severe criminal penalties under copyright laws and international copyright treaties. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. Under no circum-stances will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the consequences of any illegal copying performed using the CD-RW900SL.

Rack-mounting the unit

If you are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of space above it and 4 inch (10 cm) or more of space at the rear.

Use the rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, as shown in this section. Remove the feet of the unit before mounting.

About this manual

In this manual, we use the following conventions:

The names of keys and controls are given in the follow-ing typeface: ERASE.When the alphanumeric portion of the display shows a message, this is shown in the following typeface: Complete.If a preset indicator in the display (i.e. one which cannot change, but is either on or off) is shown, this is shown as follows: RANDOM.Selectable value (i.e. values of dB) or ON and OFF selection (i.e. SRC>XXX) is shown in the following typface: XXX.

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Supplied accessories

In addition to this manual, the CD-RW900SL has been packed with the following:

RC-RW900SL remote control unit............................ 1AC power cable ......................................................... 1A rack-mounting screw kit (screws and washers) ..... 1A warranty card ........................................................ 1AAA batteries for the remote control unit................ 2

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Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items are missing.

NOTEThe batteries are not supplied for Taiwan.

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In this manual, we use the term “recordable” disc to describe a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been final-ized, i.e. further recording is possible on the disc.

Recordable discs

About CD-R and CD-RW discs

CD-R discs can be recorded once only. Once they have been used for recording, they cannot be erased or re-recorded. However, if space is available on the disc, additional material can be recorded. The pack-aging of CD-R discs will include one of the following logos:

By contrast, a CD-RW disc can be used in much the same way as a CD-R disc, but the last track or tracks recorded can be erased before the disc has been “finalized”, and the space on the disc can be re- used for other recordings. The packaging of CD-RW discs will include the logo one of the following logos:

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However, you should note that an audio CD created using a CD-RW disc may not play back satisfactorily on every audio CD player. It will, naturally, be playable on the CD-RW900SL. This is in no way a limitation of the CD-RW900SL itself, but of the difference between the different types of media and the methods used to read them.

There are precautions that you should take when handling CD-R and CD-RW discs.

Avoid touching the recording (non-label) side of a disc on which you will be recording. Recording on a disc requires a cleaner surface than playing back, and fingerprints, grease, etc. can cause errors in the recording process.

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CD-R and CD-RW discs are sensitive to the effects of heat and ultraviolet rays. It is important that they are not stored in a location where direct sunlight will fall on them, and which is away from sources of heat such as radiators or heat-generating electrical devices.Always store CD-R and CD-RW discs in their cases to avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their surfaces.When labeling CD-R and CD-RW discs, always use a soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write the information. Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as this may cause damage to the recorded side.Always keep the recording sides of the discs away from grime and dust to avoid a reduction in sound quality. To clean a disc, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth from the center towards the outside edge. Do not use thinner, gasoline, benzene or LP cleaning fluid, as these will damage the disc and cause the disc unplayable.Do not put labels or protective sheets on the discs and do not use any protective coating spray.If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a CD-R and CD-RW discs, read the precautions supplied with the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer directly.

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About finalizing

Although audio data may be written on a CD-R or CD-RW disc, a standard CD player will not be able to read the data (i.e. play back the audio) until a final *TOC has been writ-ten at the start of the disc.

*TOC:Table of contents*TOC:Table of contentsInformation of recorded data, which contains titles, starting and ending addresses, and etc..

The process of writing this table of contents is known as “finalizing”. Once this has been done, no further data can

be written to the disc. See “Finalizing” on page 28 for details. In the case of a CD-RW disc which has been final-ized, the whole of the disc may be erased, or the disc may be “refreshed”, and the disc re-used.

In addition, a CD-RW disc that has been finalized may be “unfinalized”, i.e. only the TOC is removed. This allows further tracks to be recorded to the disc, provided that there is space on the disc.



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Never use a stabilizer or printable discs

Using commercially available CD stabilizers or printable recordable discs with this player will damage the mecha-nism and cause it to malfunction.

NOTENever use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted to it. The residual adhesive may cause the disc to stick to the turntable of the CD-RW900SL. If it sticks to the turntable, you will need a technician to get it out.

The CD-RW900SL has been designed for the playback of CD-DA (standard audio) format discs and MP3 files recorded on the discs using the ISO9660 format: In addi-tion to ordinary 5-inch and 3-inch CDs, it can also play properly recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs.

Always insert the compact discs into the unit with their label facing upward.To remove a disc from its case, press down on the center of the disc holder, then lift the disc out, holding it care-fully by the edges.

Avoid getting fingerprints on the signal side (the non-label side). Grime and dust may cause skipping, so keep discs clean and store them in their cases when not being played. To clean the signal side of a disc, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth from the center towards the outside edge.

Do not use any record spray, anti-static solutions, benzene, paint thinner or other chemical agents to clean CDs as they could damage the delicate playing surface. It may cause CDs to become unplayable.

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Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid serious scratches that could cause the laser pickup to “skip.”Keep discs away from direct sunlight, and places of high heat and humidity. If left in such places, warping could result.Do not affix any labels or stickers to the label side of the disc. Do not write on the disc with a ballpoint pen.Do not insert discs that have adhesive remaining from tape or stickers that have been removed. If they are inserted into the player, they could stick to the internal mechanism, requiring removal by a technician.Do not use cracked discs.Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using non-circu-lar promotional, etc. discs.

Music discs with copy control, a copy-protection system, have been released from several record compa-nies in an attempt to protect the copyright. Since some of these discs do not comply with the CD specifications, they may not be playable on the CD-RW900SL.

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Environmental considerations

The CD-RW900SL may be used in most areas, but to maintain top performance, and prolong operating life, observe the following environmental conditions:

The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F).Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 percent.As the unit may become hot during operation, always leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation. Do not install this unit in a confined space such as a book-case, and do not put anything on top of the unit.

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Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating electrical device such as a power amplifier.Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for correct operation.

NOTEThe voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.

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Beware of condensation

If the unit (or a compact disc) is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used after a sudden temperature change, there is a danger of condensation; vapor in the air could condense on the internal mechanism, making correct oper-

ation impossible. To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the player sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before using.

Do not expose the infra-red receiver (light receptive area on the front panel) to direct sunlight or intense light for extended periods of time. Long exposure to this light may result in failure of the remote control sensor.When the remote control will not be used over one month, please remove the batteries to prevent the possi-bility of battery acid leakage which could damage the unit. Should leakage occur, remove and discard the batteries, and wipe the battery case thoroughly with a cloth. Avoid getting the battery liquid on the skin. After cleaning, replace with new batteries.

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The remote control functions by using an infrared light signal. When using the unit to control the CD-RW900SL, other devices that are turned on could be operated by its signal.If the range of remote operation becomes smaller, or commands do not always function properly, the batter-ies have become weak and should be replaced. Always replace both batteries with new batteries of the same type.Point the remote control to the remote sensor on the main unit. Do not obstruct the path between the remote control and the remote sensor.

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Use of the remote control unit

Connections

The following should be noted when you connect the unit to other equipment.

It is possible to connect the unit’s DIGITAL COAXIAL IN, DIGITAL OPTICAL IN and ANALOG UNBALANCED INs (L, R) to other equipment at the same time. However, the unit can receive signals from only one digital input at a time.

Currently selected input jack is shown on the display.

Audio signals output from the unit are output from the analog ANALOG OUT jacks, as well as from the DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT jack and DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT connector simultaneously (but not from the digital outputs in stop mode).

If batteries are used improperly, or if leakage or breakage occurs, the unit will not function.

Please observe the cautions indicated on the batteries and their packaging to ensure proper usage.

Confirm + and – polarity and follow the indications when inserting new batteries into the remote control.Do not use old and new batteries together.Even if the battery is the same size, the voltage may differ. Do not use batteries of different specifications together.Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are non-rechargeable.Do not open or disassemble batteries, throw them into a fire or put them in water.

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Inserting batteries

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2. Confirm+/-polarity,andinserttwoAAAbatteries.

3. Closethelid.

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1POWER switch The power switch is used to switch the unit on and off.

2 Disc slot Discs should be inserted label side upwards into the unit’s slot.

Gently slide in a disc until the unit pulls the disc in. Note that if the unit does not pull the disc in, press theif the unit does not pull the disc in, press theot pull the disc in, press the EJECT key to cancel the action. Do not force the disc in further to avoid damage to the unit.

When a disc is inserted into the unit, the display shows TOC Reading for a short period while the unit deter-mines the contents of the disc.

3 MENU key Use this key to call up the menu options (see “Operation basics” on page 15).

4 EJECT key Use this key to eject the currently loaded disc. The display shows Disc Eject.

5 REPEAT key Use this key to set the repeat playback mode on and off.

6 ESCAPE key When in a menu mode, this key cancels the menu item selected.

7 DISPLAY key Use this key to see the current disc title when the disc is stopped. When the disc is playing or in ready mode, press this key to see the current track title.

8 REMOTE SENSOR This is the sensor for the remote control unit. Make sure that there is a clear path from the remote control unit to the sensor.

9 TIME key Use this key to cycle through the time modes shown on the display (see “Time display switch-ing” on page 19).

0 Display The display is used to show the current status of the unit, as well as the current menu settings.

q TIMER switch (PLAY, OFF) Using this key switches Timer play on and off. See “Timer playback” on page 19 for details.

w INPUT (L,R) controls Use these concentric controls to adjust the level of the analog audio signals received at the ANALOG IN jacks.

e PHONES jack and the level control Use a standard pair of stereo headphones, equipped with a 1/4-inch plug, with this jack.

Adjust the volume from the jack with the level control (turn clockwise for higher volume).

r MULTI JOG dial Use this dial to select tracks for play-back, to set parameter values.

In addition, pushing the dial acts like an ENTER key, i.e. the currently-displayed value or setting is confirmed.

t FINALIZE/INS key Use this key to finalize recordable discs (see “Finalizing” on page 28).

It also acts like a space key when entering TEXT data (see “Title input operation” on page 30).

y ERASE/DEL key Use this key (with CD-RW discs only) to erase tracks, or a whole disc, or to refresh a “bad” disc, or to unfinalize a finalized disc (see “Erasing” on page 29 for details).

It also acts like a delete key when entering TEXT data (see “Title input operation” on page 30).

u∆/̇ key Use this key to operate review playback (search) while in playback or ready modes.

When Directory search is on, and when stopped, using this key selects the directory.

This key also moves the cursor in the left direction when entering TEXT data.

i /̊¥key Use this key to operate cue playback (search) while in playback or ready modes.

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When Directory search is on, and when stopped, using this key selects the directory.

This key also moves the cursor in the right direction when entering TEXT data.

o STOP key Use this key to stop playback or recording.

p PLAY key Use this key to start or resume playback or recording.

a READY key Use this key to standby for playback or recording.

s RECORD key Use this key to enter record ready mode (see “Basic recording” on page 24 for details) and also to enter manual track divisions (see “Manually divide track” on page 26).

d SYNC REC key Use this key to turn synchronized recording on and off before starting to record (see “Synchronized recording” on page 25 for details).

f INPUT SELECT Use this key to select the different audio inputs and the input combinations (see “Input selection” on page 23 for full details).

g KEYBOARD jack An IBM PC-compatible keyboard with PS/2 interface can be connected to this terminal to enable certain operations of the CD-RW900SL with the keyboard. Title input operations, in particular, can be performed with greater efficiency.

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h ANALOG IN (UNBALANCED) (L, R) These RCA jacks accept analog audio signals from suitably-equipped units (at –10 dBV).

j ANALOG OUT (UNBALANCED) (L, R) These RCA jacks output analog audio signals (at –10 dBV levels) to suitably-equipped units.

k DIGITAL COAXIAL (IN, OUT) These two RCA jacks accept and output digital audio in standard consumer format (SPDIF).

l DIGITAL OPTICAL (IN, OUT) These two TOSLINK optical connectors accept and output digital audio using optical fiber connectors.

; AC IN jack Connects the power cable supplied.


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Display

This display shows various types of operation information, including CD disc information, deck operation modes, and menu status.

zTOC The TOC indicator lights up red when a loaded disc contains TOC (Table of Contents) data.

xTrack number display During playback or selection, the track number is displayed.

When Incremental playback is on, and when in play-back or playback ready mode, the TRACK indicator blinks.

cMP3 The MP3 indicator lights when a MP3 disc is in the deck.

vCounter display Depending on the time display mode, TOTAL or REMAIN are lit. The counter display indication are in minutes (three digits) and seconds (two digits).

bKEY The KEY indicator lights when Key Control is on.

nPITCH The PITCH indicator lights when Pitch Control is on.

mA.CUE The A.CUE indicator lights when Auto Cue is on.

,A.READY The A.READY indicator lights when Auto Ready is on.

.A. TRACK The A.TRACK indicator lights when the Auto Track is on.

/Meter This displays the playback level, as well as the input level of the source device.

!A-B The A-B indicator lights when the A-B repeat func-tion is on.

Also, this flashes until a “B-point” is entered.

@REPEAT The REPEAT indicator lights when the Repeat function is on.

#SYNC The SYNC indicator lights up when SYNC is on.

$REC When the SRC function is on, this lights during recording, or in recording standby mode.

When the SRC function is off, this flashes during recording, or in recording standby mode.

%OPTICAL The OPTICAL indicator lights when the input source is set to optical.

^COAXIAL The COAXIAL indicator lights when the input source is set to coaxial.

&ANALOG The ANALOG indicator lights up when the input source is set to analog.

*SINGLE The SINGLE indicator lights when Single Playback mode is set.

(RANDOM This RANDOM indicator lights when Random Playback mode is set.

)PROGRAM The PROGRAM indicator lights when Program Playback mode is set.

Q¥ This lights during playback, and also blinks during Auto Cue point search.

Wπ This lights during playback or recording standby mode.

EDISC, GROUP, TRACK display The DISC indicator lights up when a disc loaded and is stopped.

The GROUP indicator lights up when MP3 Directory playback mode is on.

The TRACK indicator lights up during playback or record-ing , also during playback or recording standby mode.

RCharacter display Disc information, track informa-tion, menu, message, time, and operation status are displayed here.

T This lights when the Timer Play function is on.

YCAPS The CAPS indicator lights during title input to indicate CAPS mode is on. In lower case letter mode, there is no indication.


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1TIME key Press this key to cycle through the time display modes.

2DISPLAY key Press this key to see the current disc title when the disc is stopped, or the current track title while in playback or ready mode.

When entering TEXT data, using this key switches the text characters.

3REPEAT key Changes between the various repeat modes when playing back (see “Repeat playback” on page 19).

4A-B key Sets the A to B repeat points and playback mode (see “A to B repeat playback” on page 20).

5DIRECTORY key Use this key to switch MP3 file directory playback on and off.

6PITCH key Switches pitch control on and off.

7FADER key Use this key to start fade-in recordings or to start a fade-out when recording (see “Fade-in and fade-out recording” on page 25 for details).

8RECORD key Use this key to enter record ready mode.

9SEARCH keys (∆/ )̊ Use these keys to move the playback position inside a track.

0STOP key Use this key to stop playback or recording.

qREADY key Use this key to standby for playback or recording.

wSYNC REC key Use this key to turn synchronized recording on and off (see “Synchronized recording” on page 25 for details).

eEJECT key Ejects the loaded disc from the unit.

rNumber keys (0 through 9) Use these keys for direct entry of track numbers when playing back, or making a programmed play list.

tCLEAR key Clears a mistaken entry made with the number keys.

In the program mode, pressing this key cancels the program entered at the last.

It also acts like the ESCAPE key in the Menu mode.

yENTER key Pressing this key is equivalent to pressing the MULTI JOG dial to confirm an entry.

uMENU key Switches the menu mode on or off.

iPLAY MODE key Use this key to choose between the different playback modes (single play, continue play, etc.).

oERASE key Erases tracks (CD-RW discs only), or a whole disc, or to refresh a “bad” disc, or to unfinalize a finalized disc (see “Erasing” on page 29 for details).

pFINALIZE key Finalizes recordable discs. See “Finalizing” on page 28 for details.

aREC MUTE key Use this key when recording, to mute the input signal for about four seconds and then to enter record ready mode (see “Rec mute function” on page 27).

sSKIP (Â/̄ ) keys Use these keys to move between tracks when playing back (equivalent to rotat-ing the MULTI JOG dial).

dPLAY key Use this key to start playback, or enter record mode from record ready mode.


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The various settings and editing operations possible with the CD-RW900SL are performed through menu options shown on the display. Among the many menu setting options, some may be made directly using the keys on the remote control.

Menu configuration

The menus are configured as shown below. Please see the reference page for more details of each menu.

Menu option Sub-Menu option Function Reference pagePLAY PLAYMODE Playbackmodesettings P18(“Playbackmodes”)

PITCH Pitchcontrolmodeon/off P20(“Pitchcontrolfunction”)

PITCHCONT Pitchcontrolsetting P20(“Pitchcontrolfunction”)

PITCHSTEP Pitchcontrolvariablepitchsetting P20(“Pitchcontrolfunction”)

KEY Keycontrolmodeon/off P21(“Keycontrolfunction”)

KEYLEVEL Keycontrollevelsetting P21(“Keycontrolfunction”)

DIRECTORY MP3discdirectorymodeon/off P21(“PlayingbackMP3files”)

MP3ACTION MP3discplaybackerrorsetting P22(“MP3actionsettings“)

READSPEED datareadingspeedsetting P16(“Simpleplaybackoperations“)

A_READY Autoreadyon/off P20(“AutoReadyfunction“)

A_CUE Autocueon/off P20(“AutoCuefunction”)

A_CUELEVEL AutoCuelevelsetting P20(“AutoCuefunction”)

REC VOLUME Inputlevelsetting P23(“Inputselection”)

FADEIN Fade-intimesetting P25(“Fade-inandfade-outrecording”)

FADEOUT Fade-outtimesetting P25(“Fade-inandfade-outrecording”)

SRC Samplingrateconverteron/off P23(“Frequencyconversion”)

SYNCLEVEL Syncrecordingoperatinglevel P25(“Syncrecording”)

A_TRK Autotrackon/off P26(“Automatictrackdivision”)

A_TRKLEVEL Autotrackoperatinglevel P26(“Automatictrackdivision”)

TEXT TEXTEDIT Textsetting P30(“Titleinputoperation”)

SYSTEM KEYBOARD settingforkeyboardtype P31(“Keyboardtypesetting”)

PLAYTIME Displaytotalplayingtime P16(“Simpleplaybackoperations”)

RECTIME Displaytotalrecordingtime P24(“Basicrecording”)

IRREMOTE Remotecontrolsetting P15(“Operationbasics”)

F_PRESET Resettothefactorysetting P15(“Operationbasics”)

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3 − Menu operation


Operation basics

1. Selectthedesiredmenuoption.

PresstheMENUkeyonthefrontpanelorremotecontroltocallupthedesiredmenu.ThemenuoptionPLAYwillbeshownonthedisplayatfirst.

Front panel operation:RotatetheMULTI JOGdialtoselectthedesiredmenuoption,thenpushthedialtoconfirm.

Remote control operation:UsetheSKIPkeytocyclethroughthedifferentmenuoptions,thenpresstheENTERkeytoconfirm.

Thesub-menuoptionscreenoftheselectedmenuwillbedisplayed.

IfthePLAYmenuoptionisselected,thesub-menuoptionshowsuplikethis:

NOTEReturn to the menu option selection screen, press the ESCAPE key on the front panel or the CLEAR key on the remote control.

2. Selectthedesiredsub-menu.

Front panel operation:RotatetheMULTI JOG dialtoselectthedesiredsub-menu,thenpushthedialtoentertheselection.

Remote control operation:UsetheSKIP keytoselect,thenpresstheENTERkey.

Themenuitemscreenoftheselectedsub-menuwillappear.Ifthesub-menuPLAYMODEisselected,themenuitemshowsuplikethis:

NOTETo return to the sub-menu option selection screen, press the ESCAPE key on the front panel or the CLEAR key on the remote control.

3. Settingthedesiredmenuitemorvalue.

Front panel operation:UsetheMULTI JOGdialtoselectthedesiredmenuitemorvalue.Pushingthedialentersandexitsmenumode.

Remote control operation:UsetheSKIP key.PressingtheENTERkeyconfirmsandexitsmenumode.

NOTESome menu options exist for confirmation purposes only, and the setting cannot be changed.

4. Howtoexitmenumodeaftersetting(orconfirma-tion),duringmenuoptiondisplay.

Front panel operation: AswellaspushingtheMULTI JOGdial,youcanusetheMENUkeytoexitmenumode.

Remote control operation:PresstheENTERkeytoexitmenumode.

NOTEThe selected menu mode remains after power is turned off, except the TEXT menu.

To reset all the settings and return to the factory setting, use the F_PRESET sub-menu in the SYSTEM menu option. It should only be used when a disc is not loaded.

When IR REMOTE is set to Disable, some functions can not be operated using the remote control. On the other hand, set to Enable allows any operation using the remote control.


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The CD-RW900SL can be used to play back CDs (includ-ing CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been recorded and finalized on other types of recorder), as well as CD-R discs and CD-RW discs that have been recorded on the unit.

Audio files in MP3 format on CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW are also playable on the unit.

Track selection

Skipping track numbers backward or forward.

1. SelectdesiredtracksforplaybackwiththeMULTI JOGdialonthefrontpanel.Turningclockwiseskipsthetracknumberbackwardandcounter-clockwiseskipsforward.

Or,presstheSKIPkeyontheremotecontrol.PressingÂkeyskipsthetracknumberback-wardand¯ keyskipsforward.

2. PressthePLAYkeytostartplayback.

Or,presstheREADYkeytocuethetrackandenterplaybackstandbymodeaftermovingtotheheadoftheselectedtrack.Tostartplayback,pressthePLAYkey.

Using the skip function

Simple playback operations

WARNINGIf you are monitoring using headphones, first adjust the level control to low on the unit, then connect to the PHONES jack before playing back. This will prevent any possible damage to your hearing.

NOTEThe explanation in this manual will assume the user is starting from the normal Continuous mode.

1. PressthePOWERswitchtoturnontheunit.

2. Insertadiscintotheunitwiththelabelsideup.

ThedisplayshowsDisc Loading.ThenTOC Readingwillappearwiththeperiodflashing.

When the TOC has been read, the display shows the number of tracks and total running time of the disc.

Disctype

TotalrunningtimeTotalnumberoftracks

The CD-RW900SL also shows one of the following:

TOC A disc finalized MP3 A disc contains MP3 files

3. PressthePLAYkeytostartplayback.

Adjusttheconnectedmonitorsystem,orthelevelcontrolforthePHONESontheunittosetthelisten-inglevelyoudesire.

NOTEIf a disc has scratch or grime, it could cause the laser pickup to “skip.” In this case, set the READ SPEED sub-menu in the PLAY menu option to “High“ (see “Operation basics” on page 15). This may resolve the problem, however, the unit’s running sound may become louder.

4. Tostopplayback,presstheSTOPkey.

Totemporarilystopplaybackandenterplaybackstandbymode,presstheREADYkey.Toresumeplayback,pressthePLAYkeyagain.

NOTETo confirm the total playing time, use the PLAY TIME option in the SYSTEM sub-menu (see “Operation basics” on page 15)

Discs for playback

The CD discs in the CD-RW900SL can play back the types of discs listed below.

Commercial pre-recorded CDs recorded in CD-DA format.CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been recorded in CD-DA format and finalized properly.

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MP3 files recorded in ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 format on CD-R and CD-RW discs, and properly final-ized. MP3 files that are recorded to a disc with Joliet format extensions are also playable.

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Track search

Press the ∆/˚ search key continuously on the front panel, or the SEARCH ∆/˚ key on the remote control. To stop the search function, simply release the ∆/˚ or the SEARCH key.

NOTEThe search function does not operate with MP3 discs.

Normal search

Using the number keys on the remote control, the number of the desired track can be entered directory. Even numbers with two or three digits can be entered easily. For example:

Track 9: press ‘9’ and 009 will be displayed.Track 12: press ‘1’ and ‘2’ and 012 will be displayed.Track 103: press ‘1’ and ‘0’ and ‘3’ and 103 will be displayed.

After input, press the PLAY key to start playback. Or, the READY key to cue the track at its head position and enter playback standby mode.

You can also enter the track number and start playback by pushing the MULTI JOG dial or using the ENTER key.

NOTEThis function cannot be used in Program or Random mode.

Selecting by track number

Direct search

By specifying time from the start of a certain track, you can start playback from a specified point of a specified track.

Basic operation

During stop, play or playback standby modes, use the number keys on the remote control to input the three-digit track number (such as 002 for track 2), then the desired elapsed time (***min **sec) from the start of that track.

Example: To specify 1 min 30 sec from the start of track 2, input “002 001 30”.

During input, the counter in the display will flash.

NOTERegardless of the time display mode (see “Time display switching on page 19), the time from the start of the specified track is displayed.

Pressing the CLEAR key cancels the input at any stage during input.

During stop or playback modes, when the final digit is entered, the desired position is automatically located and playback will begin from the desired point. During play-back standby mode, at the desired point the unit will enter playback standby mode.

NOTEIf a point which does not exist is entered, Direct Search time entry mode will be cancelled.

The direct search function cannot be used in program or random mode.

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For MP3 discs, time cannot be specified within a track. However, if you input the three-digit track number, playback will begin from the start of that track.

Operation variations

Even if the final “seconds” time value is not input, play-back will begin from the selected “minutes” time after pressing the ENTER or PLAY key. Or, if you press the READY key, the unit will enter the playback standby mode at the selected point.

Specifying a track number only

After inputting the track number, press the ENTER or PLAY key to begin playback of that track, or the READY key to cue the track and enter playback standby mode.

NOTEInstead of inputting the three-digit track number, you can input only the desired track number.

Example: To specify track 3, input only “3”.

Specifying to the minute

After inputting the three-digit track number and the number of minutes after the start of the track, press the ENTER or PLAY key to begin playback of that track, or the READY key to cue the track and enter playback standby mode.

Example: To specify 1 min 00 sec from the start of track 2, input “002 001”

NOTEFollowing the above example, if “0021” is input, the same position will be located.

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Playback modes

There are four different playback modes. The selected mode will be indicated on the left of the display.

Continuous playback mode (default setting): no indica-tion lampSingle playback mode: SINGLE is litProgram playback mode: PROGRAM red lamp is litRandom playback mode: RANDOM red lamp is lit

The playback mode can be selected using the PLAY MODE key on the remote control unit. Pressing the key changes the playback mode on the display in the following order:

Continue®Single®Program®Random

You can also select the playback mode using the PLAY MODE option in the PLAY sub-menu (see “Operation basics” on page 15). Turning the MULTI JOG dial clock-

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wise changes the playback mode shown on the display in the following order:

Mode>Cont®Mode>Single®Mode>Program®Mode>Random

Pressing the MENU key or pushing the MULTI JOG dial returns to normal mode from the menu mode.

While the mode can be changed from any playback mode, the explanation in this manual will assume the user is starting from the Continuous mode.

NOTEThe selected playback mode remains after power is turned off. However, the program playback mode will be cleared to “Continuous” mode when the power is turned off.

Continuous playback

Programing is cancelled, and playback continues in the normal order.

1. Whenstopped,setthemodetodisplayContinueorMode>Cont.

2. PressthePLAYkeytobeginplaybackinorderofthetracknumber.

Random playback

In this mode, the unit will play back all the tracks on the disc in completely random order, regardless of track number.

When stopped, set the mode to display Program or Mode>Random. Press the PLAY key and random playback will begin.

NOTEEven when the power is turned off, the unit will remain in Random mode.

Program playback

This function enables playback of selected tracks in any desired order. Up to 99 tracks can be selected for program playback.

1. Whenstopped,setthemodetodisplayProgramorMode>Program.

2. Usethenumberkeys(0~9)ontheremotecontrolunittoselecteachdesiredtrackforprogramplay-back,thenpresstheENTERkey.

YoucanalsorotatetheMULTI JOGdialtoselectthetracknumberandpushtoenter.

Thetracknumberwillbeenteredintotheprogram.

Repeat the above step 2 until the desired program is complet-ed. As the program is being created, the program number and total program playing time is revised on the display.

NOTEIf the CLEAR key is pressed, the programmed track will be deleted from the last.

3. Whenprogramsettingiscompleted,pressthePLAYkeytobeginplaybackofthetracksintheprogrammedorder.

NOTEIf the STOP key is pressed without first pressing the PLAY key, all the program data will be erased.

Single-track playback

This function enables playback of just a single track.

1. Whenstopped,setthemodetodisplaySingleorMode>Single.

2. UsetheSKIPkeyorthenumberkeys(0~9)onthe

remotecontroltoselectthedesiredtrack.TheMULTI JOGdialcanbeusedtoselectthetrackalso.

3. PressthePLAYkeytobeginplayback.

Aftertheselectedtrackfinishes,playbackstops.





Time display switching

When the TIME key on the front panel or the remote control is pressed, the time display will switch through several modes on the display.

Elapsed track time (no display light indication)Remaining track time (REMAIN is lit in the display)Elapsed disc time (TOTAL is lit in the display)Remaining disc time (TOTAL and REMAIN are lit in the display)

When stopped, the total recording time is shown, regard-less of the status of the TOTAL and REMAIN indicators.

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NOTEIn program mode, pressing the TIME key displays the elapsed and the remaining time of the whole program.

When playing an MP3 disc, elapsed track time is always displayed, and the TIME key cannot be used.

For details on time display during recording, please refer to “Time display while recording” on page 24.

Even when power is turned off, the time display mode setting is retained.

Timer playback

By using an external timer, you can set the CD-RW900SL to play the loaded disc automatically when the unit is turned on by the timer.

1. First,plugthepowercordoftheCD-RW900SLintothepoweroutletofthetimer.

2. Loadadiscintotheunit.

3. SwitchtheTIMERswitchonPLAYtoenabletimerfunctiononforthedesireddeck.

WhenTimerplaybackhasbeenturnedon,thetimericonlightsupinthedisplay.

NOTEThe indicator flashes when a disc is not loaded into the unit.

4. Setthetimertothedesiredtime.Consultthetimer’soperationmanualfordetails.Atthesettime,thepowertotheCD-RW900SLwillbeturnedon,andplaybackwillautomaticallybegin.

Timerindicator

When stopped, if the playback mode is switched to another, all the program data will be erased.

The programmed play order is not memorized when power is turned off.

In this mode, if there are no tracks programed, the CD-RW900SL will not start playback.

If an attempt is made to enter more than 100 program steps, the message PGM Full! appears on the display.

If the total program playing time exceeds 999 min 59 sec, --- : -- appears on the display.

Repeat playback

1. PresstheREPEATkeytoturnontherepeatmode.

Inthismode,allthetracksonthediscareplayedcontinuously.ThedisplayshowsRepeat ONandtheindicatorlightsupREPEAT.

Duringplayback,iftherepeatmodeisturnedon,playbackcontinuesasbefore,andwhenthelasttrackfinishes,playbackresumesfromthefirsttrack.

Iftherepeatmodeisturnedonwhenthedeckisstopped,pressthePLAYkeytobeginoperation.

2. PresstheREPEATkeyagaintoturnoffrepeatmode.Repeat OFFappearsthentheREPEATindicatorturnsoff.

NOTE

Combining the repeat mode with the program, Single-track playback and Random playback functions will enable Program repeat, Single-track repeat and Random repeat operations, respectively.

Settings for the repeat playback mode remain after power is turned off, except the specified A-B section (see “A to B repeat playback” on page 20).


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A to B repeat playback

If a specific portion between two points on the disc is spec-ified, that portion can be played back repeatedly.

1. Duringplayback,presstheA-Bkeyontheremotecontrolatthebeginningofthedesiredportiononthedisc.

TheREPEATindicatorlightsupinthedisplayandtheA-indicatorwillflash.

2. Attheendofthedesiredportiononthedisc,presstheA-Bkeyagain.

Then,theREPEATandA-Bindicatorslightupinthedisplay,andthedesiredA-Bsectionwillbeplayedbackrepeatedly.

NOTEYou can also operate this function during playback standby.

3. TocanceltheA-Brepeatmodeandresumenormalplayback,presstheA-Bkeyonceagain.

TheREPEATandA-Bindicatorswillturnoff.

NOTEA-B repeat cannot be used when the specified A-B section spans more than one track, and cannot be used with MP3 discs.

When the STOP key is pressed, the specified A-B section is cancelled.

Using the auto cue function, you can select a cue point where sound begins (not where a track begins) within a track.

Turn the auto cue function on and use the A_CUE LEVEL sub-menu option (see “Operation basics” on page 15) to set the sound detection level (-24, -30, -36, -42, -48, -54, -60, -66 and -72 dB).

Then, select a track and press the PLAY key. The unit enters playback ready mode.

When the PLAY key is pressed again, playback begins at exactly the cue point.

While the auto function is on, the A.CUE indicator lights up on the display.

Auto Cue function

This function allows the playing back a single track, and the automatic cuing of the next track ready for playback.

Use the A_READY sub-menu option to turn the function on or off. When on, the A.READY indicator lights up on the display.

Combined with Auto Cue function, the unit enters play-back ready mode at the point where the sound detection level is set in A_CUE LEVEL sub-menu option of the next track.

Auto Ready function

Pitch control function

When playing back an audio CD, the pitch (or speed) of the playback can be varied. Pitch can be varied +/- 16%.

1. Whenstopped,pressthePITCHkeyontheremotecontroltoturnonthePitchcontrolfunction.

Or,usethePITCHoptioninthePLAYsub-menu(referto“Operationbasics”onpage15).

ThecurrentpitchvalueappearsonthedisplayforsecondsandthePITCHindicatorwilllightup.

2. PresstheMENUkeyandselectthePITCHCONToptioninthePLAYsub-menutosetthedesiredvalueandpushtheMULTI JOGdialtoenter.

Pitch>XXXwillappearonthedisplay.

Then,rotatetheMULTI JOGdialtosetthedesiredvalue.

NOTEUse the PITCH STEP option in the PLAY sub-menu to adjust the pitch value steps from 0.1% to 1.0% in 0.1%

increments (default: 0.1%).

3. PresstheMENUkeyorpushtheMULTI JOGdialtoenterandreturntonormalmode.

Duringplayback,thepitchcontrolplaybackcanbedisabledtemporarily.PressthePITCHkeyontheremotecontrolorusethePITCHoptioninthePLAYsub-menutoturnthefunctionoff.

Pitch>OFFappearsonthedisplayandthepitchcontrolplaybackwillbeofftemporarily,untilthefunctionisre-setagain.

Toresumethepitchcontrolplayback,pressthePITCHkeyagainorusethePITCHoption.

NOTEWhen turning the pitch control on and off during playback, sound output is cut for a short instant.

Pitch control cannot be used with MP3 discs.


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Key control function

The key of the music can be changed during stop, playback or playback standby modes. However, please note that this feature does not work with MP3 discs.

1. PresstheMENUkeytoselecttheKEYoptioninthePLAYsub-menu(see“Operationbasics”onpage15)toenterthefunction.

Or,presstheKEYkeyontheremotecontroltosetthefunctionon.

TheKEYindicatorwilllightup.

2. UsetheKEYLEVELoptioninthePLAYsub-menutoadjusttheplaybackkeylevel.

Theplaybackkeycanberaisedorlowered1/2octaveinhalf-toneincrements.Selectionvalues:0(nochange),â1toâ6,ã1toã6.

3. RotatetheMULTI JOGdialtoselectthedesiredkeylevelandpushtoenter.

NOTEIn this condition, when a CD is played back, the key of the music is changed while the speed of the music remains the same.

Even when the power is turned off, the key change setting is retained.

When the Key control function is on, even if the Pitch control function is used to change the playback speed, the key of playback will remain fixed at the preset key {even if the key level is 0 (zero)}, the Key control func-tion can be turned on.

When using the key control function, the volume of the playback sound may occasionally sound like it is vibrating. This is a result of the key control algorithm working on the CD playback sound and is normal.

MP3 files recorded onto a CD are handled the same way as files are handled in an ordinary PC, with some MP3 files held within a directory. In addition, several directories can be combined into one directory. This results in multiple layers of directories and files.

When the Directory mode is on, only those files within a selected directory are available for playback.

When the directory mode is off, the directory configura-tion is ignored, and all MP3 files recorded on the disc are available for playback. Please note that Program playback and Repeat playback only function within directories.

NOTEEach MP3 file is handled as a track.

Directories that do not contain MP3 files directly under them cannot be selected for playback. For example, in the diagram below, under directory A are directory B and directory C. If there are MP3 files in both directories B and C, directory A cannot be select-ed for playback, but directory B and C can be selected for playback.

The CD-RW900SL can play back MP3 files recorded in formats that conform to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, and the Joliet extensions. Discs recorded in multiple sessions may also be played back.

CDs containing MP3s to be played by the CD-RW900SL, have their contents must be within the following maximum limits:

Number of directories: 255Number of hierarchical structures: 8Number of MP3 files: 999Title size of MP3 files and directories: 255

Playing back MP3 files

mp3. 1

mp3. 2

mp3. 3

mp3. 4

mp3. 5

mp3. 6

mp3. 7

mp3. 8

mp3. 9

MP3 files are played in the following order

In this manner, playback proceeds from the top level directories.

MP3files

Disc

DirectoryA

DirectoryB

DirectoryC

DirectoryD


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Directory playback setting

1. PresstheDIRECTORYkeyontheremotecontrol.

Or,usetheDIRECTORYoptioninthePLAYsub-menutoturnthismodeonoroff(see“Operationbasics”onpage15).

PressingtheMENUkeyorpushingtheMULTI JOGdialexitstonormalmode.

NOTEAll MP3 files in a disc can be played back when direc-tory playback mode is off. The indicator MP3 lights up and only the total number of track will be shown.

2. Whenstopped,usetheMULTI JOGdialorSKIP keytoselectdesireddirectoryforplayback.

3. PressthePLAYkeytostartplaybackinthedirectory.

ProgramorRepeatplaybackcanbeoperatedintheselecteddirectoryalso.

NOTEMP3 file formatted at 44,1 kHz sampling rate and 128 kbps or higher are required, otherwise, that MP3 file cannot be played back.

Totalnumberoftracks

You can choose whether the unit continues playback or stop when MP3 playback fails (Decode Err!).

Select “MP3 ACTION?” sub-menu on the PLAY option. Select “Skip” or “Stop.”

SkipWhen MP3 playback fails, the unit skips the current track and advances to the next track. Playback will stop if the current track is the last track (i.e., if the repeat function is off and the current track is the last track on the disc or in the program). The display shows Decode Err!.

StopWhen MP3 playback fails, the unit stops playback. The display shows Decode Err!.

MP3 action setting

During playback, titles are displayed in the following order of priority:

ID3v2 > ID3v1 > file title

When stopped, the file title is displayed.

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Before you start recording using the CD-RW900SL, make sure that you understand the following key points:

Once you have recorded on a CD-R disc, the data cannot be erased from it.

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You can add tracks to an unfinalized recordable disc. Once finalized, a CD-R disc is “fixed” and behaves in the same way as a pre-recorded disc. Finalized CD-RW discs, however, can be erased, refreshed and re-recorded.

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Input monitoring

When the unit is in record ready, or record mode, the input signal is output from the OUT jacks (digital and analog), allowing you to hear the input signal.

Press the RECORD key on the front panel or the remote control when a recordable disc is not inserted.

The word Monitor appears on the display to show that the output signal is an echo of the input signal(s).

Exit the monitor mode by using the STOP key.

Frequency conversion

The sampling frequency for CDs is 44.1 kHz. The CD-RW900SL will always record (and play back) CDs at this frequency.

However, if recording through a digital connection (coaxial or optical) and the source has been recorded at a frequency other than 44.1 kHz, or is being played back at a non-stan-dard speed using a varispeed unit (more than 1% away from the standard), the CD-RW900SL’s internal frequency converter: SRC (Sampling Rate Convertor) will automati-cally convert the incoming frequency to 44.1 kHz.

To enable the SRCPress the MENU key and select the SRC? option in the REC sub-menu (see “Operation basics” on page 15). Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to select ON. Press the MENU key or push the MULTI JOG dial to enter.

NOTEWhen the SRC function is off, and a digital signal is received, the display shows the REC indicator flashing while recording or when in recording standby mode.

The digital signals other than 44.1kHz cannot be recorded when SRC is off. The error message Not Fs44.1k! will appear on the display.

Input selection

To select the input to be recorded, press the INPUT SELECT key on the main unit.

Repeated presses of the key cycle through the following options:

ANALOG Analog

OPTICAL Opticaldigitalin

COAXIAL Coaxialdigitalin

In the case of either the coaxial or optical inputs being selected, the indicator COAXIAL or OPTICAL lights up.

If the analog signal is selected, the ANALOG indicator lights on the right of the screen.

Analog recording level:

The level of the analog signals received at the ANALOG IN jacks are controlled with the INPUT controls.

When recording analog signals, set the digital volume to 0 dB.

Digital recording level:The level of the digital signal may be controlled using the digital volume menu, as described below.

1. CalluptheVOLUMEoptionintheRECsub-menu(see“Operationbasics”onpage15).

PushtheMULTI JOGdialtoenterthefunctionon.

2. RotatetheMULTI JOGdialtoadjusttheinputvolumebetween-54dBand+18dB(relativetotheoriginalinputlevel).

Thereisalsoa-‹settingwhichrepresentsacompletesignalcut.ThedisplayshowsVol> ---dBforthe-‹setting.

3. PresstheMENUkeyorpushtheMULTI JOGdialtoenterthesettingandreturntonormalmode.

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Basic recording

1. Loadarecordablediscintotheunit.Asthediscloaded,thedisplayshowsTOC Reading,withtheperiodflashing.

2. PresstheINPUT SELECTkeytoselectarecordingsource(see“Inputselection”onpage23).

Ifadigitalsourceisselected,andtheconnectionorthesignalareimproper,theerrormessageD-IN UNLOCK!willappearonthedisplay.

3. PresstheRECORDkey.Theunitentersrecordreadymode,asshownbytheRECandREADYindica-torsonthedisplay.

NOTEAs the unit enters record ready mode, the display shows Now OPC (Optimum Power Control) occasion-ally, as the unit prepares to record on the disc.

Toadjustthelevelofthesource,followingtheguidelinesin“Inputselection”onpage23.

NOTEThe red “OVER” indicators on the meters should never light. Unlike analog equipment, digital audio units pro-duce extremely unpleasant sounds when distort-ed, and there is no “headroom” after the 0 mark. If recording digitally from a commercially-produced CD, the volume set in the menu should be 0 dB. This will maintain all the dynamic range of the source CD without clipping. Only boost the signal if the source is exceptionally quiet.

An analog signal input at nominal level, with no cut or boost from the volume controls, is equivalent to a reading of −16 dB on the meters.

4. PressthePLAYkeytostartrecording.

PressingtheREADYkeystandsbyrecordingtemporarily.Torestartrecording,presstheREADY keyorPLAYkeyagain.

5. PresstheSTOPkeytostoprecording.

Whenrecordingstops,thedisplayshowsPMA Writing(ProgramMemoryArea)flashingforafewsecondsastheunitwritestothedisc.

NOTEWhen PMA Writing is shown on the display, all keys are ignored.

To confirm the total recording time, use the REC TIME option in the SYSTEM sub-menu (see “Operation basics” on page 15).

NOTEDo not vibrate the unit or turn off the power when the unit writes to the disc, otherwise, recording will fail.

Full disc

If the disc becomes full during recording, the unit will automatically insert a fade-out. For example: When record-ing a long program, just before the end of the disc is reached, the unit starts a fade-out over four seconds and the display will show Fade Out.

When the fade-out has finished, the display shows Disc Full!. Press the STOP key to exit.

If the disc is a CD-RW, the final track can be erased, if required (see “Erasing” on page 29) and the disc then finalized. If the disc is a CD-R, it must be finalized prior to use (see “Finalizing” on page 28).

Time display while recording

When in record or record ready mode, repeated presses of the TIME key cycle through four different time modes:

Elapsed track time (no display light indication)Remaining track time (REMAIN is lit in the display)Elapsed disc time (TOTAL is lit in the display)Remaining disc time (TOTAL and REMAIN are lit in the display)

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5 − Recording


Sync recording

1. Whilerecordingstandbymode,presstheSYNC RECkey.

2. Setthesignaldetectionthresholdlevel.UsetheSYNCLEVELoptionintheRECsub-menu(see“Operationbasics”onpage15).

RotatetheMULTI JOGdialtoadjustthelevel.Thelevelcanbesetfrom-72dBto-24dBin6dBincre-ments.Thedefaultsettingis-54dB.

PresstheMENUkeyorpushtheMULTI JOGdialtoenterandreturntorecordingstandbymode.

3. Inputthesourcesignal.

Recordingbeginsautomaticallywhenthesourcesignalisdetected.Thesourcesignalshouldbehigh-erthantheadjustedthresholdlevel.

S_LVL

Startofrecordinglevel

time

Noiselevel

NOTEAfter SYNC is set, over one second of silence which is under the adjusted threshold level is required to start

recording automatically. Otherwise, the unit does not begin recording even if it is detecting a signal.

When audio signal is not detected for more than five seconds, the CD-RW900SL automatically will stop record-ing and enter record standby mode.

S_LVL

RECreadylevel

time

Fiveseconds

NOTEWhen the input level drops below the adjusted thresh-old level for more than five seconds, recording stops automatically and enters in recording ready mode.

3. TocanceltheSyncrecordingmode,presstheSYNC RECkey.RecordingreturnstonormalandcontinuestillyoupresstheSTOPkeyorthesourcesignalstops.

PressingtheSTOPkeystopsrecording.

Thesettingremainswhenthefunctionissetonagain.

Synchronized recording

Synchronized recording basically means that recording will begin automatically when a signal is received, and will stop when the signal ends.

The SYNC indicator appears on the display.

Starting playback of the source automatically starts record-ing on the CD-RW900SL if Sync function is on (see “Sync recording” below) and manual record start is disabled.

Advanced recording

Fade-in and fade-out recording

At the beginning and end of recording, fade-in and fade-out effects can be performed.

1. Whenstoppedorwheninrecordingstandbymode,settheoperationusingthefollowingmenuoptionsontheRECsub-menu(see“Operationbasics”onpage15).

FADE IN? The length of the fade in to the normal level can be

set between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second increments (default setting: 3 seconds).

FADE OUT? The length of the fade out into complete silence can be

set between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second incre-ments (default setting: 3 seconds).

The display shows Fade Out>XXs or Fade In>XXs.

2. Inrecordingstandbymode,presstheFADERkeyontheremotecontrol.

Recordingbeginsandthesoundfadesin.Afterthepresetfade-intime,thesoundisatnormallevel.

3. Duringrecording,presstheFADERkeyontheremotecontrolwhenyouwishtofade-outthesound.

Fade-outbeginswithFadeOutflashingonthedisplaythentheunitentersrecordingstandbymode.

4. PresstheSTOPkeyandthePMAwritingwillbegin.

NOTEFade-in or fade-out function can be operated only by pressing the FADER key on the remote control unit.



5 − Recording


NOTEIf you set the value so that only high-level signals trigger recording, remember that the start of a piece may not be record as in the diagram.

Recordsingstartslevel

time

This part of thetrackmaynotberecorded

S_LVL

Also remember that when recording from an analog source, the threshold should be set so that it is higher than the “ noise floor”. If the “ noise floor” is higher than the threshold, a false start will occur:

S_LVL

level

time

Noise is higherthanthreshold

Startoftrackisnotregistered

Automatic track division

The trigger level can also be used to divide tracks if the A_TRACK (auto track) function is enabled.

When this function is enabled, the unit automatically inserts a track division in the recorded material.

To enable or disable automatic track division:

1. UseA_TRKoptionintheRECsub-menutosetthemodeon.TheA.TRACKindicatoratthetoprightofthedisplaylights.

2. RotateandpushtheMULTI JOGdialtoselectandenterthemodesfollowing:

DD (digital direct) When recording digitally from MD, CD or DAT, this

mode detects a track boundary and divides the track. However, when the DD mode is on, and if the analog source or non-DAT/CD/MD digital connections are detected, the track number will be incremented using level detection, as set with the A_TRK LEVEL setting as described here.

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Level When the sound level has dropped below the threshold

for more than two seconds, and sound has re-started, the track will be divided.

Use A_TRK LEVEL option in the REC sub-menu. The trigger level is set to -24dB to -72 dB.

A_LVL

Atleast2seconds

level

time

Trackincrement

Manually divide track

While recording is taking place, press the RECORD key. The current track number is incremented by one.

For details of automatic track division while recording, see “Automatic track division” on page 26.

NOTEAccording to the “Red Book” (the specification for audio CDs), a track cannot be less than four seconds in length, and there can be a maximum of 99 tracks on an audio CD. Bear these limitations in mind when adding track divisions.

This operation can not be applied while recording track 99.



5 − Recording


Rec mute function

The Rec mute function allows instant cut-off of the input signal, and records four seconds of silence on the disc.

While recording is in progress, press the REC MUTE key on the remote control.

The display shows the Rec Mute flashing, the meters stop displaying the current level and the monitored sound is cut.

After about four seconds, the unit enters record ready mode.

NOTEThis function is only available from the remote control unit.

Restricting the number of tracks

When making a recording, it is possible to restrict the number of tracks that nay be recorded at one time.

At any time within record or record ready mode, turn the MULTI JOG dial to display the track numbers you want to record.

The maximum number that can be entered is 99 tracks.


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Unfinalizing CD-RW discs

If a CD-RW disc has been finalized, it is possible to erase the Table of Contents in the following way:

1. Withthefinalizeddiscloadedandtheunitinstopmode,presstheERASE/DELkeyonthefrontpanelortheERASEkeyontheremotecontrol.

RotatetheMULTI JOGdialorpresstheSKIP keyontheremotecontroltoselectUNFINALIZE?.PushtheMULTI JOGdialorpresstheENTERkeytoconfirm.

Ifyoudonotwanttoproceedwiththeunfinaliz-ingprocess,presstheERASE/DELkeyonthefrontpanelortheSKIPkeyontheremotecontrol.

2. ThedisplayshowsSure?

Ifyoudonotwanttoproceedwiththeunfinalizingprocess,presstheSTOPkey.

3. Tostarttheunfinalizingprocess,presstheMULTI JOGdialortheENTERkeyagain.

Whenunfinalizationhasbeenchosen,thedisplayshowsEraseflashingandtheremainingtime.Theunitstartscountingdownfromatimeshownonthedisplay.

4. Whenfinalizationhasbeenfinishedsuccessfully,Completeappearsonthedisplay,andtheTOCindi-catorwillgooff.

Finalizing

As has been explained earlier (“About Finalizing” on page 7), in order for a disc to become a standard CD, it must have a Table of Contents (TOC) written to it. This process is known as finalizing.

An unfinalized disc can always be distinguished on the CD-RW900SL by the TOC indicator under the disc type on the display being unlit when the disc is inserted.

To finalize a disc:

1. Loadtheunfinalizeddisc,andwiththeunitinstopmode,presstheFINALIZEkey.

ThedisplayshowsFINALIZE?

Ifyoudonotwanttoproceedwiththefinalizingprocess,presstheFINALIZE/INSkeyonthefrontpanelortheFINALIZEkeyontheremotecontrol.

2. Tostartthefinalizingprocess,pushtheMULTI JOGdialorpresstheENTERkeyontheremotecontrol.

ThedisplayshowsSure?

Ifyoudonotwanttoproceedwiththefinalizingprocess,presstheSTOPkey.

3. Whenfinalizationhasbeenchosen,thedisplayshowstheTOCflashingandtheremainingtime.Theunitstartscountingdownfromatimeshownonthedisplay.

4. Whenfinalizationhasbeenfinishedsuccessfully,CompleteappearsandtheTOCwillbelitonthedisplay.

NOTEDuring the finalizing process, all key presses are ignored.

This section deals with the actions taken after record-ing: finalizing for CD-R and CD-RW discs, and erase opera-tions for CD-RW discs.

Once finalized, CD-R discs are truly final—no more can be recorded on them. By contrast, CD-RW discs can be “unfinalized” using the CD-RW900SL, i.e. their TOC can be deleted, and if there is space, further material can be

recorded on them. Even if the disc is full, tracks can be erased following the unfinalize process, and new material can be recorded.

6 − After recording



6 − After recording


Refreshing a disc

Refreshing the disc makes a disc usable again. This opera-tion destroys all data on the disc.

1. Loadthedisc,andtheunitinstopmode,presstheERASE/DELkeyonthefrontpanelortheERASE keyontheremotecontrol.SelecttheREFRESH? rotatingtheMULTI JOGdialorpressingtheSKIPkeyontheremotecontrol.

Tocanceltheoperationatthispoint,presstheERASE/DELortheERASEkeyagain.

2. PushtheMULTI JOGdialorpresstheENTERkeyontheremotecontroltoenterthefunction.ThedisplayshowsSure?

Tocanceltheoperationatthispoint,presstheSTOPkey.

3. PushtheMULTI JOGdialorpresstheENTERkeyagaintoproceedtheoperation.

ThedisplayshowsEraseflashingandtheremainingtime.Theunitstartscountingdownfromatimeshownonthedisplay.

4. Whenthedischasbeenrefreshed,CompleteappearsthenBlank Discwillappearonthedisplay.

Erasing a whole disc

When you want to erase a whole disc (all the tracks on a disc), follow the procedure below:

NOTEOnce the operation is proceeded, the STOP key cannot function. Please confirm before the operation.

1. Whilestopped,presstheERASE/DELkeyonthefrontpanelortheERASEkeyontheremotecontrol.SelecttheERASE DISC?byrotatingtheMULTI JOGdialorpressingtheSKIPkeyontheremotecontrol.


2. PushtheMULTI JOGdialorpresstheENTERkeytoenterthefunction.ThedisplayshowsSure?


3. PushtheMULTI JOGdialorpresstheENTERkeyagaintoproceedtheoperation.


4. Whenthedischasbeenerased,CompleteappearsthenBlank Discwillappearonthedisplay.

Erasing tracks

Erasing

This operation erases the specified track and all sub-sequent tracks from a recorded CD-RW disc.

NOTEOnce this operation has started, the STOP key cannot be used to cancel it. Please check the track range to be deleted first.

Erasing track is operated only when unit is in continu-os playback.

1. Whilestopped,presstheERASE/DELkeyonthefrontpanelortheERASEkeyontheremotecontrol.SelecttheERASE TRACK?rotatingtheMULTI JOGdialorpressingtheSKIPkeyontheremotecontrol.


2. PushtheMULTI JOGdialorpresstheENTERkeytoenterthefunction.

ThedisplayshowsErase XX-XX(thenumberof

thefirsttrackandlasttracktobeerased).

RotatetheMULTI JOGdialorpresstheSKIPkeytochangethetracknumbersyoudesiretoerase.


3. PushtheMULTI JOGdialorpresstheENTERkeytooperatethefunction.

ThedisplayshowsSure?


4. PushtheMULTI JOGdialorpresstheENTER keyagaintoproceedtheoperation.


5. Whenthetrackshavebeenerased,Completewillappearsonthedisplay.


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Titles can be given to the disc and the tracks on the disc, using the TEXT EDIT option on the TEXT sub-menu.

NOTEAfter a new title is selected and entered on the disc, TOC will light up on the display. If the power is turned off, the TOC has not been recorded on the disc and

the titles will not have be added. You must finalize the disc to save the titles.

Follow the guidelines below to input titles on the screen. Operate them when in the text edit mode.

It is more efficient to connect a keyboard for title input ( see “Title input by keyboard” on page 31).

Select the type of character for input Press the DISPLAY key on the unit or the remote control

to select from two different types of characters.

Lower case letters/code: no indication

Capital letters/code: CAPS

Input procedure Rotate the MULTI JOG dial or the SKIP key on the remote

control to get the desired characters on the display.

Push the MULTI JOG dial or press the ENTER key on the remote control to enter.

To move the cursor position Use the ∆/̇ key and the /̊¥ key on the front

panel, or the SEARCH key on the remote control.

To delete characters Place the cursor on the character, then press the

ERASE/DEL key on the front panel, or the ERASE key on the remote control.

To insert characters Move the cursor to the location where you wish to insert

a character, and press the FINALIZE/INS key on the front panel or the FINALIZE key on the remote control.

To change a character Place the cursor on the character to be changed, then

input the desired character.

NOTEAs with the TEXT menu, if you attempt to eject the disc without writing the TOC to the disc, the display will show Sure? Text!. If you want to eject the disc without performing a TOC write, press the EJECT key while “Sure Text!” is shown on the display. The text that have been edited or entered will be abandoned.

The disc or track title on a finalized disc cannot be edited. Unfinalizing (CD-RW only) is needed in this case to use the title input function.

Title input operation

1. Whilestopped,selecttheTEXTEDIToptionintheTEXTsub-menu(see“Operationbasic”onpage15).

2. RotatetheMULTI JOGdialorrepeatedlypresstheSKIPkeysontheremotecontroltoselectthetracknumberyouwishtotitle.

3. PushtheMULTI JOGdialorpresstheENTERkeyontheremotecontrol.

Now,youcaninputoreditthetracktitlefollowingtheguidelinesabove.

4. PresstheMENUkeytoenter.

Ifyouwanttocancel,presstheSTOPkey.

Track title input

Disc title input

1. Whilestopped,selecttheTEXTEDIToptionintheTEXTsub-menu(see“Operationbasic”onpage15).Text> Discwillappear.

2. PresstheMULTI JOGdialortheENTERkeyontheremotecontrol.

Now,youcaninputoreditthedisctitlefollowingtheguidelinesabove.

3. PresstheMENUkeytoenter.

Ifyouwanttocancel,presstheSTOPkey.

7 − Titling



7 − Titling


A computer keyboard can be connected to the IBM PC compatible PS/2 interface on the front panel to operate

certain functions of the CD-RW900SL. It is particularly efficient for title input.

Using a keyboard with the CD-RW900SL

Other keyboard operations

The keyboard can be used not only for title input, but also to control the deck transports, perform editing functions

and other operations. The list below shows the keys that perform various operations.

Keyboardkey OperationF1 sameaspressingtheµkeyF2 sameaspressingthe≤keyF3 sameaspressingtheKeykeyF4 sameaspressingtheSTOPkeyF5 sameaspressingthePLAYkeyF6 sameaspressingtheREADYkeyF7 settheAutoCueonoroffF8 sameaspressingtheRECORDkeyF9 settheAutoReadyonoroffF10 sameaspressingtheREPEATkeyF11 sameaspressingtheP.MODEkeyF12 sameaspressingthePITCHkeySHIFT+F1 directto“ERASE TRACK?”SHIFT+F2 directto“ERASE DISC?”SHIFT+F3 directto“REFRESH?”SHIFT+F4SHIFT+F5SHIFT+F6SHIFT+F7SHIFT+F8 directto“TEXT EDIT?”SHIFT+F9SHIFT+10

Keyboardkey OperationSHIFT+F11 directto“UNFINALIZE?”SHIFT+F12 directto“FINALIZE?”CTRL+F1 DirecttracksearchTRACK1CTRL+F2 DirecttracksearchTRACK2CTRL+F3 DirecttracksearchTRACK3CTRL+F4 DirecttracksearchTRACK4CTRL+F5 DirecttracksearchTRACK5CTRL+F6 DirecttracksearchTRACK6CTRL+F7 DirecttracksearchTRACK7CTRL+F8 DirecttracksearchTRACK8CTRL+F9 DirecttracksearchTRACK9CTRL+F10 DirecttracksearchTRACK10CTRL+F11 DirecttracksearchTRACK11CTRL+F12 DirecttracksearchTRACK12CAPS selectorcanceluppercaseletters

å/œ tomovethecursorDelete sameastheDELorCLEARkeyBackspace deletesthecharacterbeforethecursorInsert sameastheFINALIZE/INSkeyESC canceleditortitleeditandfinisMenu modeEnter sameastheENTERkey

Keyboard type setting

The CD-RW900SL must be set for the type of keyboard being connected.

Set the type using the sub-menu KEYBOARD option on the SYSTEM sub-menu. Select US for an English-language keyboard, or JP for a Japanese-language keyboard.

Title input by keyboard

Titles can be input just like typing on a PC.

To enter the Title Edit menu Press SHIFT + F8 to enter the Disc/Track Title Edit Menu.

To select the type of characters for input Press CAPS to select or cancel upper case letters

To input characters Character input is performed directly with the letter and

number keys.

To move the cursor Use the cursor arrow keys

To delete characters Delete key: deletes the character in the cursor position

Back space key: deletes the character before the cursor position

To insert a character Use the Insert key.

To change a character Put the cursor on its position and input the desired character.


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Messages during operations

Message Statement

BlankDisc Ablankrecordabledischasbeeninserted.

Complete Anoperationsuchasfinalizeorerasehasbeensuccessfullycompleted.

NowOPC* Calibrationisbeingperformedtooperaterecordingproperly.

DiscRepair Thediscisbeingrepaired,andthisoperationwilltakealongtime.Pleasedonotturnoffthepower oftheCD-RW900SLuntilitfinishes.

PMAWriting* Therecordedcontentisbeingwrittentothedisc.

TOCReading Thetableofcontentsdataisbeingread.

*OPC=Optimum power Control

*PMA=Program memory Area

Error messages

Message Details / response

Can’tRec! Cannotrecord.Eithererasethecontentsofthedisc(foraCD-RW),orusea differentrecordabledisc.

DiscError! Thedischasmalfunctioned.Pleasereplacewithanewdisc.

DiscFull! Norecordingtimeremaining,ornorecordabletrackisleftonthedisc.

TextFull! Nospacetoinputtheletters.

Sure?Text! Thetextdataisnotwrittenonthediscyet.Ejectthedisctocancelthetext youenteredorperformthefinalizeoperationtowritethedatatothedisc.

DriveError! Thereisaprobleminthedrive.

D-INUNLOCK! Thedigitalinputisnotconnected.Turnonthepoweroftheequipment connectedtoDIGITALIN.

NotAudio! ThereisnoaudiosignalfromDIGITALIN.

EraseError! Anerroroccurredwhileerasing.

NotFs44.1k! Thesamplingfrequencyofthedigitalinputisnot44.1kHz.Pleaseturnthe SRCon.

PGMEmpty! Thereisnoprogram.

PGMFull! Nonewprogramscanbecreated.

Can’tEdit! Editingcannotbeperformedduetooperationalrestrictions.

Can’tSel! Menuselectioncannotbeperformedduetoselectionrestrictions.

RecError! Therewasanerrorduringrecording.Pleasere-record.

OPCError! TherewasanerrorduringOPC.Pleasere-record.

NoDIR! Thereisnodirectorythatcontainsafile.

DecodeErr! TheMP3filecannotbeplayedback.

FormatErr! ThediscisinaformatthattheCD-RW900SLcannotread.

IRDisable! Remotecontroloperationisnotallowed.

8 − Reference and specifications





Troublshooting

Symptom Possible cause and remedyThereisnopowertotheunit. Pleasecheckthepowercordisproperlypluggedin.

“DiscError!”,or“OPCError!”isdisplayed. Thediscmaybedirty.Pleasereplacethedisc.

Playbackisnotpossible. Thismaybeduetocondensation.Inthiscase,removethedisc,turnthe poweronandwaitafewhours,thentryagain.

Nosoundisoutput. •Confirmtheconnectionswiththeaudiosystem. •Checkthevolumelevel,andproperamplifieroperation.

Recordingisnotpossible. •Confirmtheconnectionswiththeaudiosystem. •Adjusttherecordinglevel. •Thediscmaybeforplaybackonly.Pleasereplacewitharecordabledisc.

Noiseorstaticcanbeheard. Pleasere-positiontheunitawayfromstrongsourceofmagnetismsuch asatelevision.

Theunitdoesnotretainsettings. Whilesettingsareretainedeachtimetheyaremade,insomecasethey willnotberetainedwhenthepoweristurnedofftoosoon.Toprevent thisfromhappening,donotturnoffthepowerrightaftermakingaseting.

Can’tinsertadisc. TakethediscoutandpresstheEJECTkeytoreset.Thentryagain. Neveruseforcetoinsertthediscintotheslot.





Specifications

Recordablediscs CD-R,CD-R-DA,CD-RW,CD-RW-DA(HighspeedCD-RWissupported)

Quantizationbitdepth 16bit

Samplingfrequency 44.1kHz

Frequencyresponse 20Hz~20KHz ±0.8dB(playback) ±1.0dB(recording)

S/N 95dB(playback) 90dB(recording)

Dynamicrange 95dB(playback) 90dB(recording)

Distortion 0.006%(playback) 0.008%(recording)

Channelseparation 90dB(playback) 80dB(recording)

Wowandflutter <0.001%(unmeasurable)

Analoginputs UnbalancedRCApin Level-10dBV±2dB(FullScale-16dB) Minimuminputlevel-19dBV(adjustablelevelatFullScale-16dB) Inputimpedance22KØ±10%(unbalanced)

Analogoutputs UnbalancedRCApin Level-10dBV±2dB(FullScale-16dB) Maximumoutputlevel+6dBV±2dB Outputimpedance600Ø±10%(unbalanced)

Phonesoutput Stereo(6.3ø) 20mW 32Ø

Digitalinput CoaxialRCApinjack(IEC-60958Consumeruse) OpticalTOSLINK(IEC-60958Consumeruse)

Digitaloutput CoaxialRCApinjack(IEC-60958Consumeruse) OpticalTOSLINK(IEC-60958Consumeruse)

Keyboard MiniDIN6pin

Power U.S.A./Canada 120VAC,60Hz U.K./Europe 230VAC,50Hz Australia 240VAC,50Hz

Powerconsumption 16W(U.S.A./Canada) 18W(U.K./Europe/Australia)

Dimensions(dxwxh) 307.6x482.6x94(mm)/12.1x19.0x3.7(in)

Weight 4.5kg(10lb)





Dimensional drawing

76.2

mm

(3.0

")88

.0m

m(3

.5")

94.0

mm

(3.7

")6.

0mm

(0.2

")

16.6mm(6.5") 284.6mm(11.2")

307.6mm(12.1")

6.4mm(0.3")435.0mm(17.1")

482.6mm(19.0")465.6mm(18.3")

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